Linda M. Cushman

Merchandising math is a multifaceted topic that involves many levels of the retail process, including assortment planning; vendor analysis; markup and pricing; and terms of sale. A Practical Approach to Merchandising Mathematics, Revised 1st Edition, brings each of these areas together into one comprehensive text to meet the needs of students who will be involved with the activities of merchandising and buying at the retail level. Students will learn how to use typical merchandising forms; become familiar with the application of computers and computerized forms in retailing; and recognize the basic factors of buying and selling that affect prof it. View

Using Computerized Spreadsheets: Mathematics for Retail Buying is a computer spreadsheet component for retail buying and merchandising mathematics students. Cushman demonstrates how to create, calculate, and analyze using Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets. A cross-platform CD-ROM is included for students to apply the lessons as they learn them in the book. This book is designed as a supplement to Mathematics for Retail Buying, Revised 5th Edition, by Bette Tepper, but the concepts are easily adaptable to any text meant to cover the mathematical concepts associated with retail buying. View